With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.
Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Here’s where you come in:
As Finance and Support Services Director, you will provide overall leadership, oversight, and management support for all aspects of financial management in the Field Office (FO).
You will serve as a strategic partner and member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of WV Mauritania, focusing on accountability, stewardship, planning and budgeting, accurate financial data and analysis, and financial advice. You will develop a financial strategy that supports the Field Office’s strategic and programme objectives. You will also strengthen finance staff capacity, develop and implement effective internal controls and risk management practices, and ensure the proper utilization and safeguarding of assets in accordance with World Vision-approved policies and procedures.
(a) Leadership, Capacity Development, and Strategic Partnering
You will provide strong and positive leadership to the Finance Department, ensuring competent and motivated staff are recruited and retained to deliver efficient services. You will coordinate the professional and personal development of Finance, ICT, Fleet, and Administration staff through orientation, on-the-job coaching, training, and succession planning. You will model Christ-centred servant leadership and support your team’s spiritual development. You will actively participate in Field Office Senior Leadership Team meetings and strategic regional meetings, help the National Director (ND), Operations, and other non-finance staff understand financial statements, and ensure relevant stakeholders understand partnership finance policies and procedures. You will strengthen collaboration and communication between the Field Office and Regional Office, develop internal and external networks, promote shared resources across the region and partnership, and adhere to WVI’s mission, core values, and Covenant of Partnership.
(b) Stewardship
You will ensure that appropriate cost-efficiency and effectiveness measures are implemented and followed. You will provide cost analyses, promote benchmarking, and make recommendations to improve resource utilization at all levels. In collaboration with the Supply Chain team, you will contribute to developing appropriate policies and procedures for procuring goods and services.
(c) Financial Planning and Budgeting
In collaboration with the Regional Finance Director, you will advise the National Director on strategic resource acquisition and allocation in line with Partnership Resource Allocation Committee (PRAC) guidelines. You will coordinate planning and budgeting processes, provide technical support to ensure compliance with global and regional guidelines, and develop and implement financial strategies in response to changing constraints and circumstances. You will review budget alignment across the Field Office, projects, grants, MyPBAS, and Support Offices, ensuring effective cost recovery practices. In collaboration with the Integrated Programs Director (IPD), you will monitor and manage the WV Mauritania budget, cash flow, and project funding, providing timely and relevant information to budget managers. You will closely monitor budgets and expenditures at Area Development Program (ADP), Cluster, and Field Office levels to ensure funds are used for their intended purposes, including monitoring field expenses. You will also contribute to developing WV Mauritania’s strategic direction and priorities.
(d) Fiscal Accounting, Compliance, Monitoring, and Reporting
You will design and manage systems, policies, and procedures that provide appropriate security and control over WV assets, resources, and operations. You will establish effective internal controls and ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting to the partnership and internal stakeholders. You will comply with partnership policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the WVI Financial Manual and related documents, including grant compliance, planning and budgeting, year-end closing, carryforward, accounting, and reporting. You will coordinate the timely and accurate submission of financial reports through the Field Financial Reporting database on SharePoint, review monthly MyPBAS-to-FFR reconciliations, and develop action plans to address outstanding items. You will provide monthly analyses of ADP and grant financial reports, giving timely feedback to ADP and grant managers to support decision-making. You will also ensure that Finance, ICT, Fleet, and Administration staff visit programmes and projects to monitor accountability, follow up on audit findings, and provide necessary support.
(e) Financial Risk Management and Controls
You will manage appropriate financial systems and controls to minimize significant finance audit risks at both Field Office and project levels. You will coordinate management responses to financial audits, ensure timely submission to the Audit Department, and oversee the timely implementation of audit recommendations. You will coordinate adequate preparation for Global Centre (GC) and external audits, manage financial risks and integrity, and implement anti-corruption and fraud prevention strategies.
(f) Support to Supply Chain Processes
You will coordinate and maintain an effective interface between the Supply Chain and Finance teams. You will review Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders to ensure compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) policies, budget availability, and appropriate controls against fraudulent activities. You will also review procurement activities to ensure purchases contribute to ministry objectives and align with donor budget line items.
(g) Improve ICT Infrastructure and Provide Quality Service
You will ensure improved connectivity across the office and programmes and facilitate the development and implementation of computer usage policies. You will oversee ICT security and integrity, ensuring office disaster preparedness measures and policies are regularly updated to address new technologies, trends, and threats.
(h) Administration and Fleet Management
You will ensure that WV staff and assets remain secure, safe, and well-maintained, while overseeing logistics coordination and providing quality hospitality services to staff and visitors. You will implement fleet management policies covering vehicle tracking, fuel management, and vehicle and motorcycle maintenance. You will also manage asset disposals in compliance with WVI and WV Mauritania policies.
(i) Talent Management and Capacity Building
You will contribute to capacity assessment, development, and implementation as part of the overall Talent Management Plan, ensuring an integrated WV Mauritania capacity-building plan informed by finance priorities and strategy. You will identify Finance staff development needs, including grant financial management, and facilitate relevant training opportunities while developing diverse leadership. In collaboration with the People and Culture (P&C) Team Leader, you will co-lead the recruitment of Field Office Finance staff. You will advise and support the induction of new functional directors, grant managers, and project team leaders. You will also coach, advise, and mentor Finance staff to identify their strengths and development gaps and address them effectively.
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Economics or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a finance position with a medium business/medium NGO/government agency
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a senior finance management position
- Experience with financial planning and forecasting
- Solid knowledge of accounting principles, financial systems, budget/cash flow monitoring, and internal accounting controls.
- Highly flexible and agile in style, with the ability to produce creative and pragmatic solutions to complex problems.
- Good working knowledge of computerized accounting systems, preferably Sun Systems & ProVision.
- Demonstrates systems thinking and is a high champion and Manages Innovation.
- Able to work in a cross-cultural environment with a multi-national staff.
- Ability to travel within the country, regionally, and internationally.
- French is non-negotiable (both written and spoken)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Excellent oral/written and interpersonal skills
Applicant Types Accepted: Local and International Applicants (IA's) Accepted